Month: April 2016

What are MCG Biomarkers MCG Biomarkers are plant markers that are created from a combination of corncob and recycled polyethylene or polypropylene to develop strong and durable material that can be used outdoor without damaging. The original plant marker was introduced to the market in 2009 as an experiment. It was the first marker made…

What is composting? Composting is a natural process that is used to recycle organic materials like vegetable scraps and leaves into rich soil nutrients known as compost. The rich soil nutrients in compost boost soil microbes to aid healthy plant growth. Due to its rich soil changes, gardeners have nicknamed it black gold. This is…

Emerging Gardening Trends 2016 The DIY culture Thanks to technology and availability of resources on the internet, the DIY culture has triggered invention, experimentation and re-purposing in the gardening sector. Interested and dedicated gardeners are studying their soils under microscopes to come up with creative ways to maximize their gardens and get the best…

A pollinator garden is a garden that is planted with flowers with an aim of providing pollen or nectar to the wide range of pollinators. Pollinators are insects such as bees, butterflies, moths, and wasps among others that transfer pollen to flowers of similar species for fertilization to take place. Some plants and flowers…

We all love our pets, and the last thing we want is to expose them to dangerous pesticides and chemicals. However, this is happening without our knowledge. As much we love pets, we appreciate beautiful gardens and landscapes. What we fail to realize is that the gardens and landscapes harbor numerous poisons and dangers due…

The front yard is your home’s focal point and the first delineation of your personality and taste. Therefore, with the current global urgency to embrace green living standards, it would imply ignorance if you failed to have ecologically sound front and back yard choices. The front yard should lead you to the backyard flawlessly…

With the current global emphasis on the importance of herbal foods and healthy lifestyles, the cost of herbal foods has skyrocketed. Therefore, growing herbs at home is not only fun but also money saving. Herbs are rich in nutrients and antioxidants that act as natural remedies to common ailments such as a cold. Additionally,…

Though people are slowly realizing the importance of ecologically friendly lifestyles, home gardens are often left unchanged. However, with the vigorous worldwide campaign on environmental issues, it is time to take control, and it all starts with you. An environmentally friendly garden not only promotes a healthy lifestyle, but also uncontaminated air. In spite of…